CURRICULUM VITAE
William L. Mansker, Ph.D.
Summary
Bill Mansker was born on December 11, 1944 in Tulsa, Oklahoma; the second of 7 children. He was raised through high school in a rural setting and contributed to the livelihood of the Mansker family farm in south central Missouri. At Plato High School, he was active in basketball and baseball and focused his academic interests in the sciences. Upon graduating third in his senior class, he received a University of Missouri Curators' Scholarship to attend the University of Missouri (UMC-Columbia).
After graduating (B.S. Geology) in 1968, he entered the University of Missouri Master's program. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in January 1969. Upon completing his 2 year enlistment he was honorably discharged, having achieved a Specialist 5th Class rank ( MOS: 12B30 Combat Demolition Specialist) in an overseas Engineering Unit. He then resumed the UMC Master's program. He earned an M.A. in Geology in 1973 upon completing a field/microprobe research thesis studying the petrology of a kimberlite occurrence in southeast Missouri.
In September 1973 he entered the Ph.D. Program of the Geology Department, University of New Mexico and was a Research Assistant in the Institute of Meteoritics. He accepted an Assistant Professor position at Clemson University (SC) in 1979 while completing preparation of his UNM dissertation. He completed his dissertation on the petrology of late-stage Hawaiian volcanics and received his Doctorate from UNM in December 1979. In 1980 he returned to Albuquerque and taught in a part-time capacity in the UNM Geology Department. In 1981 he was offered a project geologist position with a major mining company.
During the period 1981-84 he conducted exploration for kimberlites in the U.S. and pursued research on kimberlite mineralogy. In 1984 he established INEX (INnovative EXplorations) as an independent contract geologist in Albuquerque and he conducted various applied geology and exploration related research activities through 1989. He also focused on environmental geology and hydrology and worked with two environmental consulting firms through 1992. Since March 1993 he has worked as an independent geologist providing technical and management services for environmental projects and research support for diamond exploration efforts in the U.S. and Canada.
He maintains active participation in the academic and applied geologic community through
public educational interactions, research endeavors, scientific publications, teaching as an adjunct professor at the College of Santa Fe (Albuquerque campus), and continued professional development.
Career Development
University of Missouri; Columbia, Mo. 1963-1973
Undergraduate B.S. degree (Geology) conferred in August 1968.
Graduate M.A. degree (Geology) conferred in May 1973 upon completion of graduate
studies and a field mapping and microprobe research Master's thesis entitled "Petrology of a
Southeast Missouri Ultramafic Pipe". Thesis advisor: Dr. Glen R. Himmelberg.
Lab instructor for graduate ore deposits petrology course. As a Graduate Teaching
Assistant, received the UMC Outstanding Teaching Award.
University of New Mexico; Albuquerque, NM. 1973-1979
Graduate Ph. D. degree (Geology) conferred 1979
Presented UMC master's thesis work at the 1973 GSA National Meeting (Dallas,TX).
Research Assistant with Institute of Meteoritics (IOM, Dr. Klaus Keil). Conducted research
on kimberlites with Dr. Douglas Brookins; meteorites, returned lunar samples, and Hawaiian
volcanics with Dr. Klaus Keil, IOM staff, and University of Hawaii staff. Presented kimberlite
research with at 1976 AGU meeting (Ann Arbor, MI); Presented pre-dissertation research on the petrology of melilite nephelinite (Hawaiian volcanics) research at 1976 RM Regional GSA meeting (Albuquerque, NM). As president of Beta Chapter, SGE, assisted in establishing the Jemez Mountains Volcanic Rock Suite and the Rodney C. Rhodes Memorial Scholarship Fund. Co-authored IOM Special Publications and published in American Mineralogist, Proceedings 9th Lunar Science Conference. Performed departmental and IOM technical photography. Dissertation advisor: Dr. Klaus Keil
Clemson University; Clemson, SC. 1979-1980
Assistant Professor, Geology, Mineralogy, and Geochemistry
Taught introductory geology, oceanography, petrology, mineralogy, geochemistry, and
supervised student research. Completed UNM doctoral dissertation entitled Petrogenesis of
Pukele Valley Olivine Melilite Nephelinites" (Dissertation advisor: Dr. Klaus Keil). Conducted
funded research and field investigation on regional ultramafics as the source of diamond occurrences in the southeastern United States.
University of New Mexico; Albuquerque, NM 1980-1981
Departmental Instructor, Geology and Oceanography.
Conducted petrologic and microprobe research (with Drs. Klaus Keil and Allen Lapin (SNL) of
the Belted Range Tuff (Yucca Mountain, Nevada) as a potential high level radioactive waste
repository. Conducted kimberlite and radon/radionuclide research with Dr. Douglas Brookins.
Cominco American Resources International, Spokane, WA 1981-1984
Project Geologist
Proposed and implemented exploration budgets in the range $50,000 - $250,000 and managed successful exploration programs for kimberlites and diamonds, precious metals, and base metals throughout the U.S. Applied various exploration techniques to include airborne and ground-based geophysics, LANDSAT, NHAP, low altitude IR photography, and alluvial heavy mineral indicator and geochemical sampling. Developed innovative exploration and geochemical sampling equipment. Discovered the first two diamonds to be found in Kansas kimberlites. Conducted public and professional presentations on kimberlites and mantle petrology. Published (with UNM/SNL co-authors) a report on the Yucca Mountain, NV research conducted at UNM. Conducted part-time (Cominco-funded) microprobe research at UNM on kimberlite mineral chemistry.
INEX (Innovative Explorations), Albuquerque, NM (1984-1989)
Geologic and Environmental Consultant
Managed projects involving radionuclide subsurface migration and modeling in oil field and
hydrothermal environments. Conducted contract kimberlite/diamond exploration and research. Provided precious metals (epithermal gold), rare earths, and industrial minerals (garnets/zeolites) exploration support services. Collaborated with UNM (Dr. Douglas Brookins) in research regarding geologic sources for radon and related radionuclide migration modeling. Published abstracts and several refereed papers concerning kimberlite occurrences, kimberlitic garnet mineral chemistry, geologic causes of radionuclide anomalies, and potential environmental risk in abandoned mining areas. Developed an innovative optical mineralogic technique to qualitatively determine garnet primary sources in the field. Collaborated with Los Alamos National Laboratory in a field and microprobe study of diamond potential in Navajo kimberlites. Accumulated over 7,500 pounds of U.S. kimberlite samples and kimberlite/lamproite mineral concentrates and donated as research collections to the Smithsonian Institution and American Museum of Natural History.
Performed Preliminary Assessments/Site Inspections (PA/SI) and Hazard Ranking System (HRS) scoring (CERCLA). Designed and implemented site Worker Health and Safety Plans (HASP), Site Characterization Sampling Plans, and Quality Assurance Project Plans (QAPP). Performed property audits, resource evaluations, and environmental assessments for property lease submittals. Assisted the State of New Mexico (NMED) and US EPA in a state-wide residential radon survey. Developed innovative equipment designs for contaminated groundwater and soil reclamation.
Geoscience Consultants, Ltd., Albuquerque, NM. 1989-1991
Senior Program Manager
Designed and managed Remedial Investigation (RI) tasks, involving soil-vapor geochemical surveys, soil borings and monitor well installations related to environmental projects. Prepared Quality Assurance Project Plans (QAPP) and performed quality assurance/data validation (QA/QC) reporting. Managed a proprietary PCB litigation investigation for Sandia National Laboratories. Defined project scopes and developed work plans and cost estimates for projects involving: NPDES storm water permits, spill prevention contingency plans, groundwater discharge plans, mining permits, environmental assessments and environmental impact statements (NEPA), waste minimization, solid waste disposal siting, environmental site audits and assessments, hazard ranking system (HRS), mercury meter contamination, and above-ground and underground storage tanks (USTs).
Contributed to corporate strategic planning, business development proposal generation for private and governmental sectors. Published (in NMGS, with co-authors) a paper concerning environmental risks in abandoned mining areas.
Western Technologies Inc., Albuquerque, NM 1991-1993
Director of Environmental Services
Responsible for the operational performance, technical direction, and profitability of the environmental and geotechnical departments for the Albuquerque division. Served as project director and principal-in-charge for major UST and hazardous waste characterization and remediation projects. Performed QA/QC functions for client deliverables and interfaced with clients and regulatory agencies. Managed immediate response and abatement projects involving surface hydrocarbon spills. Prepared closure and post-closure monitoring plans for solid waste (non-hazardous landfill) facilities. Developed investigation and reclamation plans for numerous UST sites in accordance with NMED-USTB, NM Groundwater Protection Act
(GWPA), and US EPA RCRA regulations. Provided technical input to NMED and NM Oil Conservation Division (NMOCD) for development of contractor proficiency/evaluation criteria (NMED) and O&G production pit investigations, reclamation, and closure guidelines (NMOCD). Conducted Federal NEPA Environmental Assessments and UST Site Investigations and developed and implemented Corrective Action plans for projects on the Navajo Nation. Prepared site Health and Safety Plans (HASP) for hazardous waste and mixed-waste projects. Developed innovative drilling, sampling, and field analytical techniques for rapid evaluation of soils and groundwater contamination.
Consultant, Albuquerque, NM 1993 Current
Proprietor, INnovative EXplorations
Adjunct Professor, College of Santa Fe (Albuquerque campus)
Provides contract geologic, hydrogeologic, and hydrogeochemical management and expert services for hazardous waste, solid waste, underground storage tank, and radon mitigation projects in New Mexico; and provides program design and technical project support for various kimberlite/diamond projects in the U.S. and Canada. Presents workshops in kimberlite geology and diamond exploration methodologies. Is currently conducting research for publication concerning the Archean and Proterozic evolution of North America based on subcrustal mantle petrology and kimberlite mineral chemistry, and is preparing (for publication) a layman's kimberlite/diamond prospecting guide. Prepares NPDES Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP) and Spill Contingency, Control, and Countermeasure Plans (SPCCC). Conducts Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments. Designs and implements site characterization investigations, hydrogeologic investigations, remedial investigations, and abatement plans for sites contaminated with fuel hydrocarbons, chlorinated hydrocarbons (dry cleaner solvents), heavy metals, and polychlorinated biphenols (PCBs). Conducting research regarding the influence of manganese oxides on natural oxidation of chromium IV (nontoxic) to chromium VI (toxic) in groundwater. Provides expert witness testimony. Adjunct Professor at the College of Santa Fe (Albuquerque campus) teaching courses in Environmental Geology, Geology of New Mexico, and Surficial Geology.
Current and Past Professional Affiliations
Sigma Gamma Epsilon (National Earth Science Honorary) (Past President)
Mineralogical Society of America
American Association of Radon Scientists and Technologists
Albuquerque Geological Society (Past Treasurer, Secretary, Vice President, President)
Northwest Mining Association
Prospectors and Developers Association (Canada)
New Mexico Hazardous Waste Management Society
New Mexico Microbeam Users Group
Publications
MANSKER, W.L., 1973, Petrology of a southeast Missouri kimberlite
(Abstract) Proc. Geol. Soc. Amer. Annual Meeting, Dallas, Texas
MANSKER, W.L., K. Keil J. Husler and G. Bauer, 1976, Petrologic
investigation of the Pukele Valley olivine-melilite nephelinite
(Abstract), Proc. Geol. Soc. Amer. Regional Meeting (Rocky
Mountain), Albuquerque, New Mexico
MANSKER, W.L., D. Brookins, G. Landis and J. Husler, 1976, Post
-Devonian diatremes in southeast Missouri; Investigation of the
Avon kimberlite and some emplacement parameters (Abstract EOS, Vol.
57, No. 10, p. 761.
Warner, R.D., R. Warren, W. MANSKER, J. Berkley and K. Keil, 1976,
Electron microprobe analyses of olivine, pyroxene and plagioclase
from Apollo 17 rake sample mare basalts, Spec., Publ. No. 15, UNM
Institute of Meteroritics, 158 p.
Warner, R.D., J. Berkley, W. MANSKER, R. Warren and K. Keil, 1976,
Electron microprobe analyses of spinel, Fe-Ti oxides and metal from
Apollo 17 rake sample mare basalts, Spec. Publ. No. 16, UNM
Institute of Meteoritics, 114 p.
Warner, R.D., J. Taylor W. MANSKER and K. Keil, 1978, Clast
assemblages of possible deep-seated (77517) and immiscible-melt
(77539) origins in Apollo 17 breccias, Proc. 9th Lunar Sci Conf.
MANSKER, W.L. R. Ewing and K. Keil, 1979, Barium-titanium biotites
in nephelinites from Oahu, Hawaii, Amer. Mineral, Vol. 64, Nos. 1
and 2, p. 156-159
MANSKER, W.L., K. Keil and G. Bauer, 1979, Xenolith disaggregation
and nephelinite petrochemistry in the Honolulu Volcanic Series,
Oahu, Hawaii (Abstract), Hawaiian Symposium on Intraplate Volcanism
and Submarine Volcanism, Hilo, Hawaii.
Connolly, J.R., W. MANSKER, R. Hicks, C. Allen, J. Husler, K. Keil
and A. Lapin, 1983, Petrology and geochemistry of the Grouse Canyon
Member of the Belted Range Tuff, Rock-mechanics drift, U12g Tunnel,
Nevada Test Site, Sandia National Laboratories, Sandia Report
SAND81-1970-UC70, p.72
Berendsen, P., R. Cullers and W. MANSKER, 1985, Late-Cretaceous
kimberlite and lamproite intrusions of Kansas (Abstract), Proc.
Geol, Soc. Amer. Regional Meeting (south-central), Fayetteville,
Arkansas
MANSKER W.L., B. Richards, and G. Cole, 1985, A note on newly
-discovered kimberlites in Kansas (Abstract), Symposium on
Alkalic and Related Rocks, Proc. Geol. Soc. Amer. Regional
Meeting(south-central), Fayetteville, Arkansas and Geol. Soc. Amer.
Sec. Paper No. 215
Springfield, J.T., W. MANSKER and K. Keil, 1985, Factors affecting
garnet metamerism -applications in kimberlite
evaluation/exploration (Abstract) Proc. Geol. Soc. Amer. Regional
Meeting (south-central), Fayetteville, Arkansas
Brookins, D.G. and W. MANSKER, 1985, Upper mantle and crustal rocks
in north-central Kansas; Evidence from kimberlites (Abstract), 6th
International Conference on Basement Tectonics, Vol. 6,
International Basement Tectonics Association, Santa Fe, New Mexico
MANSKER, W.L., J. Springfield and K. Keil, 1986, Kimberlitic
garnets: Metamerism related to composition in Microbeam Analysis -
1986, Proceedings of the 21st Annual Conference of the Microbeam
Analysis Society, A.D. Romig and W.F. Chambers, eds., San Francisco
Press, Inc., p. 670-673
MANSKER, W.L., 1986 Garnet suites in U.S. kimberlites and
lamproites in Microbeam Analysis -- 1986, Proceedings of the 21st
Annual Conference of the Microbeam Analysis Society, A.D. Romig and
W.F. Chambers, eds., San Francisco Press, Inc. p. 669
MANSKER W.L., B. Richards, and G. Cole, 1987, A note on newly
-discovered kimberlites in Kansas, Geol. Soc. Amer. Sec. Spec.
Paper No. 215, p. 197-204.
MANSKER, W.L., 1987, Radionuclide anomalies in geologic exploration
(Abstract, Poster Session and panel participant), Geologic Causes
of Radionuclide Anomalies (GEORAD) Conference, Mo. Dept. of
Natural Resources and U.S. Geological Survey, St. Louis, Mo.
MANSKER, W.L. and D.G. Brookins, 1989, Geologic factors
affecting radionuclide disequilibrium in alpha-gamma measurements
(Abstract), Second Annual Hazardous Waste Management Conference and
Exhibition, Albuquerque, New Mexico
MANSKER, W.L., 1989, Applied radon geochemistry in oil and gas
exploration (Abstract and Poster Session), AAPG-SEPM-EMD Rocky
Mountain Section Meeting, Albuquerque, New Mexico
Rogers, M.A., W.L. MANSKER, and D.W. Peters, 1991, Potential
environmental threats in old mining areas - the High Rolls
(Sacramento) Mining District, 1991 New Mexico Geological Society
Guidebook
MANSKER, W. L., D. Cortese, and B. Hovda, 1995, Ex-situ air
sparging and bioenhanced remediation of gasoline-contaminated
ground water, (Abstract, Presentation), New Mexico Environment Department
Bioremediation Conference, June 22-23, 1995, Santa Fe, New Mexico
Domenici, P.V., Jr., Hnasko, T.M., and Mansker, W.L., 2006, The new
environmental liabilities, (Book and Interactive Panel Workshop), Copyrighted
National Business Institute publication, 199 p.
Patents
Mansker, W. L., November 12, 1985, Sample Concentrating Cable Jig,
7 Claims, 6 Drawing Figures, United States Patent No. 4,553,654.
Mansker, W. L., September 21, 1989, Sample Concentrating Cable Jig,
Canadian Patent No. 1,250,253.
Certifications
OSHA 40-hr Hazardous Waste Training (current+8 hr annual refresher)
OSHA 8-hr Supervisor's Training
OSHA 8-hr Excavation Supervisor's Training
New Mexico Certified Scientist No. 067
Court Testimony (Expert Witness)
1990 (Expert witness for Sandia National Laboratories)
Pagano Salvage vs Sandia National Laboratories (Client)
Court No. VA 87-287
13th Judicial Court
Valencia Co., NM
Re: Defendant expert witness; PCB contaminated soils, aerial photo interpretation
of historic site activities
1995 (Expert witness for Aragon et. Al))
Aragon, et al. (Client) vs Department of the Air Force, ex rel.
United States of America
Court No. CIV 94-592 SC/WWD
United States District Court
District of New Mexico
Re: Trichlorethylene (TCE) contaminated soils/ground water; PRP
identification; plaintiff expert witness, former Walker AFB
1995 Expert witness for Biron Bay Resources)
Wm. R. Davis and Thomas N. Fox etux v. Biron Bay Resources, Ltd
(Client) Court No. CIV 95 0105 B1
United States District Court
District of New Mexico
Re: Regulation of Solid Waste; Solid Waste operations; Site worker
health and safety; Defendant expert witness
1995-96 (Expert witness for Challenge Mining Co.)
Challenge Mining Co. (Client) v. US Forest Service. ex rel. United
States of America
Court No. CIV 95-0019 BB/LCS
United States District Court
District of New Mexico
Re: USFS trespass and rights; operating plan validity;
plaintiff expert witness; environmental compliance
1997-98 (Expert witness for Vantol)
New Mexico Environment Department v. N. Vantol D/B/A Vantol Dairy (Client)
Court No. SF 96-243(C)
First Judicial District Court
State of New Mexico
County of Santa Fe
Re: Environmental compliance; expert witness for defendant; groundwater
discharge plan; analytical data validity
1997-98 (Expert witness for Holt)
Holt (Client) v. Amoco Oil Company (Negotiated settlement)
North Cowden Field, Goldsmith, Texas
Re: Oilfield produced fluids contamination; plaintiff expert witness; soil and groundwater
contamination; interpretation of aerial photos, reclamation cost estimates
1997-98 (Expert witness for Henderson)
Henderson (Client) v. Shell Oil Company (Negotiated settlement)
TXL Field, Notrees, Texas
Re: Oilfield produced fluids contamination; plaintiff expert witness; define magnitude and
extents of subsurface contamination; hydrogeology; interpretation of aerial photos,
reclamation cost estimates.
2006 and 2008 (Expert witness testimony in New Mexico Environment Department Public Hearings) Wagon Mound, NM (Client)
Re: Testified in public hearings to deny Northeast New Mexico Regional
Landfill State of New Mexico permits to receive and dispose of Special Wastes;
successfully argued that local hydrogeology would be significantly impacted.
Professional References
Dr. Lee A. Woodward
Professor Emeritus
Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87131
Mr. Pete Domenici, Jr., Attorney at Law
Domenici Law Firm, P.C.
5801 Osuna N.E., Suite 205
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87109
Dr. Richard S. Della Valle
Division Chairman
Science, Mathematics & Engineering
Napa Valley College
2277 Napa-Vallejo Highway
Napa, California 94558
Mr. Taylor Sharpe (6EN-WG)
Regional Storm Water Enforcement
US EPA, Region 6
1445 Ross Avenue
Dallas, Texas 75202
Dr. Tom Freeman
Distinguished Teaching Professor Emeritus
Department of Geological Sciences 101 Geology Building
University of Missouri – Columbia
Columbia, Missouri 65211-1380
Dr. Joy O’Neil
Assistant Professor
Director Environmental Sciences
College of Santa Fe
4501 Indian School Rd NE
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87110
For Further Information or Additional References, Please Contact:
William L. Mansker, Ph.D.
8704 Gutierrez N.E.
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87111
Ph/Msg: (505) 239-9951 Cell
Email: wlminex@msn.com
William L. Mansker, Ph.D.
Summary
Bill Mansker was born on December 11, 1944 in Tulsa, Oklahoma; the second of 7 children. He was raised through high school in a rural setting and contributed to the livelihood of the Mansker family farm in south central Missouri. At Plato High School, he was active in basketball and baseball and focused his academic interests in the sciences. Upon graduating third in his senior class, he received a University of Missouri Curators' Scholarship to attend the University of Missouri (UMC-Columbia).
After graduating (B.S. Geology) in 1968, he entered the University of Missouri Master's program. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in January 1969. Upon completing his 2 year enlistment he was honorably discharged, having achieved a Specialist 5th Class rank ( MOS: 12B30 Combat Demolition Specialist) in an overseas Engineering Unit. He then resumed the UMC Master's program. He earned an M.A. in Geology in 1973 upon completing a field/microprobe research thesis studying the petrology of a kimberlite occurrence in southeast Missouri.
In September 1973 he entered the Ph.D. Program of the Geology Department, University of New Mexico and was a Research Assistant in the Institute of Meteoritics. He accepted an Assistant Professor position at Clemson University (SC) in 1979 while completing preparation of his UNM dissertation. He completed his dissertation on the petrology of late-stage Hawaiian volcanics and received his Doctorate from UNM in December 1979. In 1980 he returned to Albuquerque and taught in a part-time capacity in the UNM Geology Department. In 1981 he was offered a project geologist position with a major mining company.
During the period 1981-84 he conducted exploration for kimberlites in the U.S. and pursued research on kimberlite mineralogy. In 1984 he established INEX (INnovative EXplorations) as an independent contract geologist in Albuquerque and he conducted various applied geology and exploration related research activities through 1989. He also focused on environmental geology and hydrology and worked with two environmental consulting firms through 1992. Since March 1993 he has worked as an independent geologist providing technical and management services for environmental projects and research support for diamond exploration efforts in the U.S. and Canada.
He maintains active participation in the academic and applied geologic community through
public educational interactions, research endeavors, scientific publications, teaching as an adjunct professor at the College of Santa Fe (Albuquerque campus), and continued professional development.
Career Development
University of Missouri; Columbia, Mo. 1963-1973
Undergraduate B.S. degree (Geology) conferred in August 1968.
Graduate M.A. degree (Geology) conferred in May 1973 upon completion of graduate
studies and a field mapping and microprobe research Master's thesis entitled "Petrology of a
Southeast Missouri Ultramafic Pipe". Thesis advisor: Dr. Glen R. Himmelberg.
Lab instructor for graduate ore deposits petrology course. As a Graduate Teaching
Assistant, received the UMC Outstanding Teaching Award.
University of New Mexico; Albuquerque, NM. 1973-1979
Graduate Ph. D. degree (Geology) conferred 1979
Presented UMC master's thesis work at the 1973 GSA National Meeting (Dallas,TX).
Research Assistant with Institute of Meteoritics (IOM, Dr. Klaus Keil). Conducted research
on kimberlites with Dr. Douglas Brookins; meteorites, returned lunar samples, and Hawaiian
volcanics with Dr. Klaus Keil, IOM staff, and University of Hawaii staff. Presented kimberlite
research with at 1976 AGU meeting (Ann Arbor, MI); Presented pre-dissertation research on the petrology of melilite nephelinite (Hawaiian volcanics) research at 1976 RM Regional GSA meeting (Albuquerque, NM). As president of Beta Chapter, SGE, assisted in establishing the Jemez Mountains Volcanic Rock Suite and the Rodney C. Rhodes Memorial Scholarship Fund. Co-authored IOM Special Publications and published in American Mineralogist, Proceedings 9th Lunar Science Conference. Performed departmental and IOM technical photography. Dissertation advisor: Dr. Klaus Keil
Clemson University; Clemson, SC. 1979-1980
Assistant Professor, Geology, Mineralogy, and Geochemistry
Taught introductory geology, oceanography, petrology, mineralogy, geochemistry, and
supervised student research. Completed UNM doctoral dissertation entitled Petrogenesis of
Pukele Valley Olivine Melilite Nephelinites" (Dissertation advisor: Dr. Klaus Keil). Conducted
funded research and field investigation on regional ultramafics as the source of diamond occurrences in the southeastern United States.
University of New Mexico; Albuquerque, NM 1980-1981
Departmental Instructor, Geology and Oceanography.
Conducted petrologic and microprobe research (with Drs. Klaus Keil and Allen Lapin (SNL) of
the Belted Range Tuff (Yucca Mountain, Nevada) as a potential high level radioactive waste
repository. Conducted kimberlite and radon/radionuclide research with Dr. Douglas Brookins.
Cominco American Resources International, Spokane, WA 1981-1984
Project Geologist
Proposed and implemented exploration budgets in the range $50,000 - $250,000 and managed successful exploration programs for kimberlites and diamonds, precious metals, and base metals throughout the U.S. Applied various exploration techniques to include airborne and ground-based geophysics, LANDSAT, NHAP, low altitude IR photography, and alluvial heavy mineral indicator and geochemical sampling. Developed innovative exploration and geochemical sampling equipment. Discovered the first two diamonds to be found in Kansas kimberlites. Conducted public and professional presentations on kimberlites and mantle petrology. Published (with UNM/SNL co-authors) a report on the Yucca Mountain, NV research conducted at UNM. Conducted part-time (Cominco-funded) microprobe research at UNM on kimberlite mineral chemistry.
INEX (Innovative Explorations), Albuquerque, NM (1984-1989)
Geologic and Environmental Consultant
Managed projects involving radionuclide subsurface migration and modeling in oil field and
hydrothermal environments. Conducted contract kimberlite/diamond exploration and research. Provided precious metals (epithermal gold), rare earths, and industrial minerals (garnets/zeolites) exploration support services. Collaborated with UNM (Dr. Douglas Brookins) in research regarding geologic sources for radon and related radionuclide migration modeling. Published abstracts and several refereed papers concerning kimberlite occurrences, kimberlitic garnet mineral chemistry, geologic causes of radionuclide anomalies, and potential environmental risk in abandoned mining areas. Developed an innovative optical mineralogic technique to qualitatively determine garnet primary sources in the field. Collaborated with Los Alamos National Laboratory in a field and microprobe study of diamond potential in Navajo kimberlites. Accumulated over 7,500 pounds of U.S. kimberlite samples and kimberlite/lamproite mineral concentrates and donated as research collections to the Smithsonian Institution and American Museum of Natural History.
Performed Preliminary Assessments/Site Inspections (PA/SI) and Hazard Ranking System (HRS) scoring (CERCLA). Designed and implemented site Worker Health and Safety Plans (HASP), Site Characterization Sampling Plans, and Quality Assurance Project Plans (QAPP). Performed property audits, resource evaluations, and environmental assessments for property lease submittals. Assisted the State of New Mexico (NMED) and US EPA in a state-wide residential radon survey. Developed innovative equipment designs for contaminated groundwater and soil reclamation.
Geoscience Consultants, Ltd., Albuquerque, NM. 1989-1991
Senior Program Manager
Designed and managed Remedial Investigation (RI) tasks, involving soil-vapor geochemical surveys, soil borings and monitor well installations related to environmental projects. Prepared Quality Assurance Project Plans (QAPP) and performed quality assurance/data validation (QA/QC) reporting. Managed a proprietary PCB litigation investigation for Sandia National Laboratories. Defined project scopes and developed work plans and cost estimates for projects involving: NPDES storm water permits, spill prevention contingency plans, groundwater discharge plans, mining permits, environmental assessments and environmental impact statements (NEPA), waste minimization, solid waste disposal siting, environmental site audits and assessments, hazard ranking system (HRS), mercury meter contamination, and above-ground and underground storage tanks (USTs).
Contributed to corporate strategic planning, business development proposal generation for private and governmental sectors. Published (in NMGS, with co-authors) a paper concerning environmental risks in abandoned mining areas.
Western Technologies Inc., Albuquerque, NM 1991-1993
Director of Environmental Services
Responsible for the operational performance, technical direction, and profitability of the environmental and geotechnical departments for the Albuquerque division. Served as project director and principal-in-charge for major UST and hazardous waste characterization and remediation projects. Performed QA/QC functions for client deliverables and interfaced with clients and regulatory agencies. Managed immediate response and abatement projects involving surface hydrocarbon spills. Prepared closure and post-closure monitoring plans for solid waste (non-hazardous landfill) facilities. Developed investigation and reclamation plans for numerous UST sites in accordance with NMED-USTB, NM Groundwater Protection Act
(GWPA), and US EPA RCRA regulations. Provided technical input to NMED and NM Oil Conservation Division (NMOCD) for development of contractor proficiency/evaluation criteria (NMED) and O&G production pit investigations, reclamation, and closure guidelines (NMOCD). Conducted Federal NEPA Environmental Assessments and UST Site Investigations and developed and implemented Corrective Action plans for projects on the Navajo Nation. Prepared site Health and Safety Plans (HASP) for hazardous waste and mixed-waste projects. Developed innovative drilling, sampling, and field analytical techniques for rapid evaluation of soils and groundwater contamination.
Consultant, Albuquerque, NM 1993 Current
Proprietor, INnovative EXplorations
Adjunct Professor, College of Santa Fe (Albuquerque campus)
Provides contract geologic, hydrogeologic, and hydrogeochemical management and expert services for hazardous waste, solid waste, underground storage tank, and radon mitigation projects in New Mexico; and provides program design and technical project support for various kimberlite/diamond projects in the U.S. and Canada. Presents workshops in kimberlite geology and diamond exploration methodologies. Is currently conducting research for publication concerning the Archean and Proterozic evolution of North America based on subcrustal mantle petrology and kimberlite mineral chemistry, and is preparing (for publication) a layman's kimberlite/diamond prospecting guide. Prepares NPDES Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP) and Spill Contingency, Control, and Countermeasure Plans (SPCCC). Conducts Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments. Designs and implements site characterization investigations, hydrogeologic investigations, remedial investigations, and abatement plans for sites contaminated with fuel hydrocarbons, chlorinated hydrocarbons (dry cleaner solvents), heavy metals, and polychlorinated biphenols (PCBs). Conducting research regarding the influence of manganese oxides on natural oxidation of chromium IV (nontoxic) to chromium VI (toxic) in groundwater. Provides expert witness testimony. Adjunct Professor at the College of Santa Fe (Albuquerque campus) teaching courses in Environmental Geology, Geology of New Mexico, and Surficial Geology.
Current and Past Professional Affiliations
Sigma Gamma Epsilon (National Earth Science Honorary) (Past President)
Mineralogical Society of America
American Association of Radon Scientists and Technologists
Albuquerque Geological Society (Past Treasurer, Secretary, Vice President, President)
Northwest Mining Association
Prospectors and Developers Association (Canada)
New Mexico Hazardous Waste Management Society
New Mexico Microbeam Users Group
Publications
MANSKER, W.L., 1973, Petrology of a southeast Missouri kimberlite
(Abstract) Proc. Geol. Soc. Amer. Annual Meeting, Dallas, Texas
MANSKER, W.L., K. Keil J. Husler and G. Bauer, 1976, Petrologic
investigation of the Pukele Valley olivine-melilite nephelinite
(Abstract), Proc. Geol. Soc. Amer. Regional Meeting (Rocky
Mountain), Albuquerque, New Mexico
MANSKER, W.L., D. Brookins, G. Landis and J. Husler, 1976, Post
-Devonian diatremes in southeast Missouri; Investigation of the
Avon kimberlite and some emplacement parameters (Abstract EOS, Vol.
57, No. 10, p. 761.
Warner, R.D., R. Warren, W. MANSKER, J. Berkley and K. Keil, 1976,
Electron microprobe analyses of olivine, pyroxene and plagioclase
from Apollo 17 rake sample mare basalts, Spec., Publ. No. 15, UNM
Institute of Meteroritics, 158 p.
Warner, R.D., J. Berkley, W. MANSKER, R. Warren and K. Keil, 1976,
Electron microprobe analyses of spinel, Fe-Ti oxides and metal from
Apollo 17 rake sample mare basalts, Spec. Publ. No. 16, UNM
Institute of Meteoritics, 114 p.
Warner, R.D., J. Taylor W. MANSKER and K. Keil, 1978, Clast
assemblages of possible deep-seated (77517) and immiscible-melt
(77539) origins in Apollo 17 breccias, Proc. 9th Lunar Sci Conf.
MANSKER, W.L. R. Ewing and K. Keil, 1979, Barium-titanium biotites
in nephelinites from Oahu, Hawaii, Amer. Mineral, Vol. 64, Nos. 1
and 2, p. 156-159
MANSKER, W.L., K. Keil and G. Bauer, 1979, Xenolith disaggregation
and nephelinite petrochemistry in the Honolulu Volcanic Series,
Oahu, Hawaii (Abstract), Hawaiian Symposium on Intraplate Volcanism
and Submarine Volcanism, Hilo, Hawaii.
Connolly, J.R., W. MANSKER, R. Hicks, C. Allen, J. Husler, K. Keil
and A. Lapin, 1983, Petrology and geochemistry of the Grouse Canyon
Member of the Belted Range Tuff, Rock-mechanics drift, U12g Tunnel,
Nevada Test Site, Sandia National Laboratories, Sandia Report
SAND81-1970-UC70, p.72
Berendsen, P., R. Cullers and W. MANSKER, 1985, Late-Cretaceous
kimberlite and lamproite intrusions of Kansas (Abstract), Proc.
Geol, Soc. Amer. Regional Meeting (south-central), Fayetteville,
Arkansas
MANSKER W.L., B. Richards, and G. Cole, 1985, A note on newly
-discovered kimberlites in Kansas (Abstract), Symposium on
Alkalic and Related Rocks, Proc. Geol. Soc. Amer. Regional
Meeting(south-central), Fayetteville, Arkansas and Geol. Soc. Amer.
Sec. Paper No. 215
Springfield, J.T., W. MANSKER and K. Keil, 1985, Factors affecting
garnet metamerism -applications in kimberlite
evaluation/exploration (Abstract) Proc. Geol. Soc. Amer. Regional
Meeting (south-central), Fayetteville, Arkansas
Brookins, D.G. and W. MANSKER, 1985, Upper mantle and crustal rocks
in north-central Kansas; Evidence from kimberlites (Abstract), 6th
International Conference on Basement Tectonics, Vol. 6,
International Basement Tectonics Association, Santa Fe, New Mexico
MANSKER, W.L., J. Springfield and K. Keil, 1986, Kimberlitic
garnets: Metamerism related to composition in Microbeam Analysis -
1986, Proceedings of the 21st Annual Conference of the Microbeam
Analysis Society, A.D. Romig and W.F. Chambers, eds., San Francisco
Press, Inc., p. 670-673
MANSKER, W.L., 1986 Garnet suites in U.S. kimberlites and
lamproites in Microbeam Analysis -- 1986, Proceedings of the 21st
Annual Conference of the Microbeam Analysis Society, A.D. Romig and
W.F. Chambers, eds., San Francisco Press, Inc. p. 669
MANSKER W.L., B. Richards, and G. Cole, 1987, A note on newly
-discovered kimberlites in Kansas, Geol. Soc. Amer. Sec. Spec.
Paper No. 215, p. 197-204.
MANSKER, W.L., 1987, Radionuclide anomalies in geologic exploration
(Abstract, Poster Session and panel participant), Geologic Causes
of Radionuclide Anomalies (GEORAD) Conference, Mo. Dept. of
Natural Resources and U.S. Geological Survey, St. Louis, Mo.
MANSKER, W.L. and D.G. Brookins, 1989, Geologic factors
affecting radionuclide disequilibrium in alpha-gamma measurements
(Abstract), Second Annual Hazardous Waste Management Conference and
Exhibition, Albuquerque, New Mexico
MANSKER, W.L., 1989, Applied radon geochemistry in oil and gas
exploration (Abstract and Poster Session), AAPG-SEPM-EMD Rocky
Mountain Section Meeting, Albuquerque, New Mexico
Rogers, M.A., W.L. MANSKER, and D.W. Peters, 1991, Potential
environmental threats in old mining areas - the High Rolls
(Sacramento) Mining District, 1991 New Mexico Geological Society
Guidebook
MANSKER, W. L., D. Cortese, and B. Hovda, 1995, Ex-situ air
sparging and bioenhanced remediation of gasoline-contaminated
ground water, (Abstract, Presentation), New Mexico Environment Department
Bioremediation Conference, June 22-23, 1995, Santa Fe, New Mexico
Domenici, P.V., Jr., Hnasko, T.M., and Mansker, W.L., 2006, The new
environmental liabilities, (Book and Interactive Panel Workshop), Copyrighted
National Business Institute publication, 199 p.
Patents
Mansker, W. L., November 12, 1985, Sample Concentrating Cable Jig,
7 Claims, 6 Drawing Figures, United States Patent No. 4,553,654.
Mansker, W. L., September 21, 1989, Sample Concentrating Cable Jig,
Canadian Patent No. 1,250,253.
Certifications
OSHA 40-hr Hazardous Waste Training (current+8 hr annual refresher)
OSHA 8-hr Supervisor's Training
OSHA 8-hr Excavation Supervisor's Training
New Mexico Certified Scientist No. 067
Court Testimony (Expert Witness)
1990 (Expert witness for Sandia National Laboratories)
Pagano Salvage vs Sandia National Laboratories (Client)
Court No. VA 87-287
13th Judicial Court
Valencia Co., NM
Re: Defendant expert witness; PCB contaminated soils, aerial photo interpretation
of historic site activities
1995 (Expert witness for Aragon et. Al))
Aragon, et al. (Client) vs Department of the Air Force, ex rel.
United States of America
Court No. CIV 94-592 SC/WWD
United States District Court
District of New Mexico
Re: Trichlorethylene (TCE) contaminated soils/ground water; PRP
identification; plaintiff expert witness, former Walker AFB
1995 Expert witness for Biron Bay Resources)
Wm. R. Davis and Thomas N. Fox etux v. Biron Bay Resources, Ltd
(Client) Court No. CIV 95 0105 B1
United States District Court
District of New Mexico
Re: Regulation of Solid Waste; Solid Waste operations; Site worker
health and safety; Defendant expert witness
1995-96 (Expert witness for Challenge Mining Co.)
Challenge Mining Co. (Client) v. US Forest Service. ex rel. United
States of America
Court No. CIV 95-0019 BB/LCS
United States District Court
District of New Mexico
Re: USFS trespass and rights; operating plan validity;
plaintiff expert witness; environmental compliance
1997-98 (Expert witness for Vantol)
New Mexico Environment Department v. N. Vantol D/B/A Vantol Dairy (Client)
Court No. SF 96-243(C)
First Judicial District Court
State of New Mexico
County of Santa Fe
Re: Environmental compliance; expert witness for defendant; groundwater
discharge plan; analytical data validity
1997-98 (Expert witness for Holt)
Holt (Client) v. Amoco Oil Company (Negotiated settlement)
North Cowden Field, Goldsmith, Texas
Re: Oilfield produced fluids contamination; plaintiff expert witness; soil and groundwater
contamination; interpretation of aerial photos, reclamation cost estimates
1997-98 (Expert witness for Henderson)
Henderson (Client) v. Shell Oil Company (Negotiated settlement)
TXL Field, Notrees, Texas
Re: Oilfield produced fluids contamination; plaintiff expert witness; define magnitude and
extents of subsurface contamination; hydrogeology; interpretation of aerial photos,
reclamation cost estimates.
2006 and 2008 (Expert witness testimony in New Mexico Environment Department Public Hearings) Wagon Mound, NM (Client)
Re: Testified in public hearings to deny Northeast New Mexico Regional
Landfill State of New Mexico permits to receive and dispose of Special Wastes;
successfully argued that local hydrogeology would be significantly impacted.
Professional References
Dr. Lee A. Woodward
Professor Emeritus
Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87131
Mr. Pete Domenici, Jr., Attorney at Law
Domenici Law Firm, P.C.
5801 Osuna N.E., Suite 205
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87109
Dr. Richard S. Della Valle
Division Chairman
Science, Mathematics & Engineering
Napa Valley College
2277 Napa-Vallejo Highway
Napa, California 94558
Mr. Taylor Sharpe (6EN-WG)
Regional Storm Water Enforcement
US EPA, Region 6
1445 Ross Avenue
Dallas, Texas 75202
Dr. Tom Freeman
Distinguished Teaching Professor Emeritus
Department of Geological Sciences 101 Geology Building
University of Missouri – Columbia
Columbia, Missouri 65211-1380
Dr. Joy O’Neil
Assistant Professor
Director Environmental Sciences
College of Santa Fe
4501 Indian School Rd NE
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87110
For Further Information or Additional References, Please Contact:
William L. Mansker, Ph.D.
8704 Gutierrez N.E.
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87111
Ph/Msg: (505) 239-9951 Cell
Email: wlminex@msn.com
